Source: The Health Benefits of Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group Repeatedly demonstrated to aid gastrointestinal health in the human body, acidophilus and other probiotics are key elements of our overall health and well being. This is particularly true when we consider that many of our common-day chronic ailments begin in the digestive system. It is also true … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Probiotics
10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS
Source: 10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS by Dr. Edward Group Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS or functional gastrointestinal disorder, is a combination of symptoms that include abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. It’s more prevalent in women than men and affects about 10 to 15 percent of the American population. [1] If you suffer from … Continue reading 10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS
What Are the Health Benefits of Passion Flower?
Source: What Are the Health Benefits of Passion Flower? by Dr. Edward Group Passion flower is the common name of any one of the approximately 400 species of the plant genus Passiflora. Native to warm climates in North and South America, many species are now cultivated around the world for their colorful flowers and tasty fruit. Passion … Continue reading What Are the Health Benefits of Passion Flower?
6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection
Source: 6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection by Dr. Edward Group Next to water and air, food is the most necessary thing in our lives. But beyond its status as a necessity, food can be comforting, nourishing, and supportive. It can bring people together and even provide a sense of community. I say “can” because the … Continue reading 6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection
The Benefits of Himalayan Salt
Source: The Benefits of Himalayan Salt by Dr. Edward Group Himalayan salt, also known as Himalayan crystal salt, is a type of rock salt best known for its striking pink color which comes from the natural presence of several trace minerals, including magnesium and iodine. Himalayan salt is unrefined and hand-mined from caves in northern Pakistan. Because … Continue reading The Benefits of Himalayan Salt
The Health Benefits of Cilantro
Source: The Health Benefits of Cilantro by Dr. Edward Group Cilantro and coriander are the names used in the United States to describe two different parts of the same plant, Coriandrum sativum. It’s an annual herb, which means it blooms and must be replanted yearly. Cilantro is used to describe the green, citrus-flavored leaves. Coriander is the common … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Cilantro
The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Source: The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar by Dr. Edward Group Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is made from nutritious, organically grown apples and retains many beneficial components because raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. ACV undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life giving nutrients that make apple cider vinegar the powerhouse … Continue reading The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
15 Foods High in Vitamin E
Source: 15 Foods High in Vitamin E by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin E is an important fat-soluble antioxidant compound that aids the body in neutralizing the harmful after-effects of oxidation of fats. Current research is even looking into the important role that this vitamin plays in stopping free-radical production, a key method of preventing the development of … Continue reading 15 Foods High in Vitamin E
The Health Benefits of Avocados
Source: The Health Benefits of Avocados by Dr. Edward Group Avocados are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated since approximately 8,000 B.C. By the mid-1800s, they had been introduced to Asia and Jamaica, but they did not arrive in the United States until the early 20th century. California and Florida produce most of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Avocados
The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health
Source: The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health by Dr. Edward Group Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. If it’s weak, you’re weak. There are a few things you can do to provide your heart with what it needs to be at its best. The first is to get plenty of exercise. Your … Continue reading The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 